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Cesar Azpilicueta has yet to sign a contract extension with the Blues

Barcelona CEO was optimistic about Xavi Hernandez making additions to his playing squad in January and in the summer despite their crippling financial problems.

Barcelona's chances of signing Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner got a boost with Chelsea ready to open talks in order to understand if a deal will be possible.

Ansu Fati has rejoined training and may be available for next week's crucial Champions League match

Barcelona have changed targets ahead of the January transfer window with the Catalan club now keen to sign Ferrarn Torres despite pursuing Dani Olmo since the summer.

Antonio Rudiger is in the final seven months of his contract with Chelsea and rejected the Blues' latest offer. He is expected to leave the club when his contract expires next June.

The rising cases of Covid-19 in Europe has led to the reinstatement of restrictions

The Brazilian was stretchered off in PSG's match against Saint-Etienne

Cristiano Ronaldo has vehemently denied claims of France Football Editor-in-Chief that he is obsessed with beating Lionel Messi in the Ballon d'Or race.

Barcelona are interested in signing Manchester City forward Ferran Torres. The Catalan club have held talks with Pep Guardiola about a potential move in January.

Toni Kroos insists that Karim Benzema deserved the award this year

The Brazilian secured a come from behind victory for Los Blancos over Sevilla

Ramos is putting his support behind his former rival and newfound ally

Ousmane Dembele has rejected Barcelona's latest offer of a new contract and is expected to leave on a free transfer next June.

Barcelona could be without Jordi Alba for their game against Real Betis next weekend after the veteran left-back picked up a muscular injury during their 3-1 win over Villarreal

Messi now has 6 trophies, one more than Ronaldo

Newcastle is hoping to tempt Ousmane Dembele to leave Barcelona

Xavi thinks Villarreal did not deserve to lose against his team

There is no ligament damage and the Austrian should be back in action soon

Only one of either Portugal or Italy can make it to Qatar in 2022

Current manager Mauricio Pochettino is being linked with a move to Manchester United next season

Pedri has been ruled out for the rest of 2021 due to a thigh injury

The guilty verdict is not expected to affect his career in a significant manner

Barcelona are keen to sign an attacking player when the January transfer window opens and have identified FC Basel's Arthur Cabral as their number one target.

Erling Haaland is almost certain to leave Borussia Dortmund next summer with his next destination expected to be the Premier League. Rio Ferdinand feels the Norwegian forward will join Manchester City over other interested clubs.

Los Blancos have booked a spot in the Last 16

The damage will be even more devastating if they fail to make it out of the Group Stage

Thiago Alcantara has distanced himself from speculation linking him with a return to Barcelona. The reds midfielder wants to make a success of his move to England before considering any future moves.

Barcelona have made enquiries over the availability of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner as alternatives for primary target Raheem Sterling. Xavi is keen to bring in an attacking player in January.